octopamine

== English == === Etymology === From oct(opus) +‎ -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”), because it was isolated from an octopus's salivary gland. === Noun === octopamine (uncountable) (biochemistry, pharmacology) An aromatic amine, 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxy-ethyl)phenol, related to noradrenaline, having similar characteristics to dopamine. ==== Derived terms ====